Blade Runner - HD DVD / BluRay

enablerbro1 · 01-08-2007, 3:30 PM

It's not out till December so I think I'll wait till nearer the time. I want all the discs but not really bothered about the case and other bits and bobs.

7hil · 01-08-2007, 3:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Paulleahey

Nope - last 2 orders were from their "buy 2 get 1 free BluRays" so 3 discs in each parcel - they both were ordered from Amazon.com but both came with Germany postage stickers/franks!

Ah! I might try my luck too then. Cheers.

Tejstar · 01-08-2007, 4:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Paulleahey

Thanks for the info Tejstar - just ordered the BluRay Ultimate Edition - $6.98 shipping and $7 discount (still get their 10% discount!) - happy days - just a shame we have to wait until after Christmas to get it! lol

I have the 10% discount too, but for some reason it didn't work on the Complete set?

Did anyone else's 10% discount work on the $27.95 sets?

Paulleahey · 01-08-2007, 5:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Tejstar

I have the 10% discount too, but for some reason it didn't work on the Complete set?

Did anyone else's 10% discount work on the $27.95 sets?

Yeah - I noticed that too mate - I was initially gonna buy the Complete version but it didn't come up with the $2.79 discount, yet when I bought the Ultimate one it gave me $7.00 discount! V strange!

7hil · 01-08-2007, 6:26 PM

10% discount! Tell me more!

enablerbro1 · 01-08-2007, 6:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 7hil

10% discount! Tell me more!

Back at Xmas I think they were offering 10% off for a year if you bought 3 HD DVDs (or something like that) or if you bought a HD player. Don't think they are still offering any similar deals but don't quote me on that. Usually good for single, ie sub £18 or whatever it is purchases. I've used it a few times but often axel or MT or others can be cheaper.

Paulleahey · 01-08-2007, 8:55 PM

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Originally Posted by enablerbro1

Back at Xmas I think they were offering 10% off for a year if you bought 3 HD DVDs (or something like that) or if you bought a HD player. Don't think they are still offering any similar deals but don't quote me on that. Usually good for single, ie sub £18 or whatever it is purchases. I've used it a few times but often axel or MT or others can be cheaper.

Exactly right mate - I got it last November when I bought 3 HD-DVDs from Amazon.com - got 10% discount on that purchase and then I get 10% discount on every HD-DVD or BluRay from then on.

Amazon are definitely cheaper for HD-DVD combo discs and when ordering maybe 2 or 3 discs at a time. For example I just got Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz sent yesterday from Amazon (they rarely send before release date) and they cost £25 delivered and fingers crossed they'll avoid customs! lol

KevD · 02-08-2007, 3:33 PM

Movietyme £53 for both HD & Blu-ray Ultimate sets

http://www.movietyme.com/catalog/pro...ducts_id=37390

Think I may risk the order with Amazon as I have always been lucky with them re customs and even if I get hit it will be about £16 which would make it about the same price as MT.

gazzared_typer · 02-08-2007, 3:55 PM

I think I might order with Movietyme, mainly, their delivery times are better than Amazon, and with the release date so near to Christmas, I think you might have to pay a higher shipping rate to get it in time to watch it on Christmas Day. Unless there's a re-run of Morecambe & Wise

Gazza

enablerbro1 · 02-08-2007, 4:07 PM

I succumbed.

Will take a chance on Amazon though I've never had any luck avoiding HM's C&E and RM before. I know I'll be kicking myself when they release a non fancy boxset for half the price in the New Year.

Tejstar · 02-08-2007, 5:31 PM

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Originally Posted by KevD

Movietyme £53 for both HD & Blu-ray Ultimate sets

http://www.movietyme.com/catalog/pro...ducts_id=37390

Think I may risk the order with Amazon as I have always been lucky with them re customs and even if I get hit it will be about £16 which would make it about the same price as MT.

Seems competitive. If the exchange rate remains as good as it's been I'll probably keep the amazon preorder too.

english_bob · 02-08-2007, 5:37 PM

I have filled out the "request a title" form over at Movietyme to find out if they will be doing the 5 disc versions WITHOUT the briefcase, for those (like me) who just don't have room for that kind of thing.

I will keep you posted (if) I get a reply.

Jim Morrison · 02-08-2007, 7:43 PM

I'll pass on the case and go for the standard 5-Disc set instead. At $27.99 (+$6 Shipping) seems like a real bargain.

moody41 · 02-08-2007, 8:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Morrison

I'll pass on the case and go for the standard 5-Disc set instead. At $27.99 (+$6 Shipping) seems like a real bargain.

These no standard 5-disc set. It's only the first four discs so you don't get the workprint version of the movie.

KevD · 02-08-2007, 8:40 PM

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Originally Posted by moody41

These no standard 5-disc set. It's only the first four discs so you don't get the workprint version of the movie.

Thats only for those Standard Def people, there is a 5-Disc Collectors Edition on both Blu-ray and HD DVD

http://www.amazon.com/Runner-Five-Di...894963&sr=1-20

gazzared_typer · 02-08-2007, 9:08 PM

That is a great price for all 5 discs, but what do you miss out on with the ultimate briefcase version (besides the briefcase). Does anyone know what "memorabilia" will be included yet?

Gazza

7hil · 02-08-2007, 9:58 PM

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Originally Posted by gazzared_typer

That is a great price for all 5 discs, but what do you miss out on with the ultimate briefcase version (besides the briefcase). Does anyone know what "memorabilia" will be included yet?

Gazza

Seems a bit rubbish to pay all that extra money for a crappy case.

enablerbro1 · 02-08-2007, 10:25 PM

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh! That's better.

I only wanted the 5 discs, not bothered by the other bits and bobs, and will hopefully have a better chance of avoiding interferance by HM C&E.

featherhall · 03-08-2007, 7:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 7hil

Seems a bit rubbish to pay all that extra money for a crappy case.

It looks fantastic, but where to put the case ? I have the alien head and the sonny head from IRobot, but they are stuck away in a cabinet as there simply isn't anywhere to put them. My other half is already not happy with the room that all my dvd's etc but I really would like the case, but think I'll pass. If you've got the room to display it, etc then it does look a fantastic set

7hil · 03-08-2007, 9:50 AM

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Originally Posted by featherhall

My other half is already not happy with the room that all my dvd's etc

We all know that pain!

moody41 · 03-08-2007, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by KevD

Thats only for those Standard Def people, there is a 5-Disc Collectors Edition on both Blu-ray and HD DVD

http://www.amazon.com/Runner-Five-Di...894963&sr=1-20

Hopefully that's true then. Seems to be a lot of conflicting reports about. Will get that version rather then the ultimate version.

KevD · 03-08-2007, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by moody41

Hopefully that's true then. Seems to be a lot of conflicting reports about. Will get that version rather then the ultimate version.

I saw posted on one website the actual Warner release with the details and it defo had it as 5-disc on Hi-Def formats.

Also listed at High-Def Digest with their info coming from the distributor
http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/1040/...unner_cce.html

Tejstar · 03-08-2007, 3:38 PM

So what exactly is the difference between the Ultimate and Complete editions (apart from the case)?

SeedyR · 03-08-2007, 11:10 PM

From thedigitalbits.com

"We've confirmed with Warner that both the Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD editions will feature ALL FIVE VERSIONS of the film in actual 1080p video, but the extras (the documentary, deleted scenes, etc) will all be in standard definition. The reason for this has nothing to do with disc space on either format, but rather timing. Work is still ongoing on some of the extras (it's a big job as you can imagine from the list of specs). Given that, I'm told that even if high-def compression were to start today on the all the extras, there'd be no way to get the high-def versions of the set completed in time to street this year, which is the film's anniversary. That said, even though the extras will be standard def, they're going to be compressed at a very high bitrate and, with upscaling, they should look plenty good. So that's that."

KevD · 03-08-2007, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Tejstar

So what exactly is the difference between the Ultimate and Complete editions (apart from the case)?

Thats it I believe, the case

I have placed an order for both as I am undecided if I want to pay the extra £20 and the risk of nearly the same again in customs just for the case and the bits with it.

leamspaceman · 03-08-2007, 11:43 PM

The case for me...I've pre-ordered it from Movietyme. Has to be the one to get. It's a limited edition, always nice.

Tejstar · 04-08-2007, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by KevD

Thats it I believe, the case

Well if that's all, then I think I'll just go for the Complete edition. Don't have space for these big boxsets anyhow!

crobo · 04-08-2007, 11:05 AM

I wonder whether Movietyme will have the complete edition or only the ultimate? I don't want the case but I'd certainly like to order in time for Christmas.

Question: for ordering with Amazon.com do you need a US credit card or address? How do you guys manage this?

count zero · 04-08-2007, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Tejstar

Well if that's all, then I think I'll just go for the Complete edition. Don't have space for these big boxsets anyhow!

I think there is a bit more than just the case, although this could be just the SD version I doubt it.

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cheers, count

Rasczak · 04-08-2007, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by crobo

Question: for ordering with Amazon.com do you need a US credit card or address? How do you guys manage this?

No - you can order with your UK credit card and deliver to your UK address. They won't ship some items though - but for DVDs, HD DVDs and BluRays you'll have no problem.